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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Kenton tell Stevens before she leaves for the evening?

2. What does Stevens do as he waits for Miss Kenton?

3. How does Stevens react to Lisa's actions?

4. What beverage do Stevens and Miss Kenton enjoy each evening?

5. How does Stevens react to the revelation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Stevens runs out of gas, he spends the night in a small town where the people think he is some sort of dignitary. Why does Stevens not speak up and amend their views? Does Stevens want the people to think he is important? Or does he just not want to engage in any way with personal dialogue with strangers? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Stevens' preparations for his road trip. How do his preparations mirror his personality? Why is the trip out of character for him?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Stevens feel he must be evasive about his employment with Lord Darlington? What has happened to make Stevens change his perspective on Lord Darlington? How does Stevens measure his own life by Lord Darlington's activities?

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